2007 Alpina D3 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alpina D3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | D3 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 28 L |
